Actuator, RECIRCULATION Door: Removal
Disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.
On vehicles equipped with the high voltage system, disconnecting the 12-volt battery negative cable alone will not power down the 12-volt system. You must perform the 12-volt Power Down procedure before proceeding. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
Manual Temperature Control (MTC) shown in the illustration. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) similar.
- Disconnect and isolate the 12-volt negative battery cable.
- Power down the high-voltage system. Refer to 12-VOLT POWER DOWN .
- Remove the passenger side silencer panel. Refer to PANEL, SILENCER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the screw (2) that secures the passenger side console closeout cover (1).
- Using Trim Stick (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, disengage the console closeout cover rear retaining clips.
- Pull the console closeout cover rearward to disengage the front retaining tab and remove the cover.
- Disconnect the wire harness connector (1) from the recirculation door actuator (4), located on the bottom of the HVAC air inlet housing (3).
- Remove the two screws (2 and 5) that secure the recirculation door actuator to the air inlet housing and remove the actuator.